Squarepusher has spoken about his new project Shobaleader One and their forthcoming album.
Squarepusher is adept at both live performances and production. One of the world’s foremost bass players, the Warp icon is also highly regarded for his brain melting experiments in electronica.
Recently giving a track to Ed Banger, it was clear that something was stirring. Squarepusher announced details of his Shobaleader One project, with a new album set to be released through Warp.
However little else was revealed. Now, though, a new Q&A based press release finds the producer in a more talkative mood.
Full details of new album ‘d’Demonstator’ have been confirmed, including the tracklisting. Stream new track ‘Megazine’ HERE.
Meanwhile, Squarepusher has spoken about the origins of Shobaleader One. “Last summer a bunch of kids got in contact with me” he explained. “They were talking about forming an ensemble, which I thought was a ridiculous idea but I was impressed by their perseverance so we met up.”
“Their idea was that they wanted the ‘fantasy group’ I had written about in connection with ‘Just A Souvenir’ to become a real entity that would record and tour. So we had a go at doing some recording and the story so far is documented on this record.”
The band are planning a full scale tour shortly, with the identities of the other members in Shobaleader One being kept deliberately under wraps. As for the future, further collaboration could be on the cards.
“I’m writing more material for the band to record. It’s an ongoing experiment. Each one of us is trying to develop the sound of their instrument” he said.
“It’s really exciting to be involved with instrumental players who are as into sonic experimentation as much as the actual music. I’ve also been in contact with Andre from Outkast recently.”
Shobaleader One are set to release their new album on October 18th. Tracklisting:
1. Plug Me In
2. Laser Rock
3. Into The Blue
4. Frisco Wave
5. Megazine
6. Abstract Lover
7. Endless Night
8. Cryptic Motion
9. Maximum Planck
